Frederik Buijs

Senior Medical Director at Roche

Zurich, Switzerland

About me

Dr. Frederik Buijs is a senior medical director at Roche Pharma. He holds a PhD in neuroscience and has an MD specializing in neurology. He has worked in healthtech developing real world data studies and data platforms, to accelerate peri-launch evidence generation strategies. At Roche he has further led initiatives leveraging federated and GenAI approaches to enable and scale data-driven research across the Neuroscience portfolio. He currently leads initiatives in MS on biomarker development to de-risk clinical trials and e2e evidence generation integrating early and late stage to maximise pipeline value and launch readiness.

Schedule

Federated Learning and (Gen) AI are Transforming how we Treat, Learn and Innovate in Healthcare

Building data ecosystems to scale collaborative research and RWE generation
Leveraging GenAI to enhance data quality and density
Learning from every patient we treat

Frederik Buijs

Senior Medical Director at Roche

Wednesday - May 27, 2026 |
04:10 PM - 04:45 PM |
35 Minutes

Panel Discussion: AI and Automation in Drug Discovery: From Hype to Real-World Breakthroughs – Can Innovation Keep Up with Regulation?

How close are we to AI-designed drugs reaching patients — and what’s still missing in validation and translation?
Are global frameworks agile enough to assess and approve discoveries driven by algorithms?
What real-world examples reveal the difference between AI hype and genuine productivity gains in discovery?
When AI suggests a molecule or pathway, who takes responsibility if it fails — the scientist, the system, or the sponsor?
How will AI, quantum computing, and automation converge to redefine timelines, talent, and trust in the pharma R&D ecosystem?